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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.79, 46.57 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.79, 46.57 and 27.95 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.79 : 46.57 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.79/46.57 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.79x = 46.57 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.79x = 1,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301.52/33.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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