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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 46.35 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 46.35 and 26.71 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 46.35 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/46.35 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 46.35 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 1,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.01/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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