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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.62, 46.31 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.62, 46.31 and 26.33 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.62 : 46.31 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.62/46.31 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.62x = 46.31 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.62x = 1,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.98/33.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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