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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.62 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.62 and 26.01 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.62 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.62 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.62 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 1,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.59/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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