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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.92, 46.83 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.92, 46.83 and 26.15 is: 36.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.92 : 46.83 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.92/46.83 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.92x = 46.83 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.92x = 1,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.45/33.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.10

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