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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 46.68 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 46.68 and 26.93 is: 37.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 46.68 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/46.68 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 46.68 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 1,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257.11/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.12

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