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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.81, 46.72 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.81, 46.72 and 26.89 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.81 : 46.72 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.81/46.72 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.81x = 46.72 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.81x = 1,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.22/33.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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