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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 46.63 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 46.63 and 26.05 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 46.63 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/46.63 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 46.63 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 1,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.60/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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