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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.93, 46.80 and 27.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.93, 46.80 and 27.87 is: 38.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.93 : 46.80 = 27.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.93/46.80 = 27.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.93x = 46.80 × 27.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.93x = 1,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.32/33.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.44

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