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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.44 and 26.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.44 and 26.39 is: 36.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.44 = 26.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.44 = 26.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.44 × 26.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 1,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225.32/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.44

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