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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.35 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.35 and 27.47 is: 37.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.35 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.35 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.35 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 1,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273.35/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.86

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