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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 46.36 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 46.36 and 27.76 is: 38.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 46.36 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/46.36 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 46.36 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 1,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.95/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.35

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