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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.86, 46.76 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.86, 46.76 and 27.22 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.86 : 46.76 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.86/46.76 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.86x = 46.76 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.86x = 1,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.81/33.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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