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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 46.38 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 46.38 and 26.71 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 46.38 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/46.38 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 46.38 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 1,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.57/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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