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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.59, 46.45 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.59, 46.45 and 27.09 is: 37.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.59 : 46.45 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.59/46.45 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.59x = 46.45 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.59x = 1,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.33/33.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.46

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