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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.85, 46.64 and 26.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.85, 46.64 and 26.95 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.85 : 46.64 = 26.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.85/46.64 = 26.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.85x = 46.64 × 26.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.85x = 1,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.99/33.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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