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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 46.83 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 46.83 and 26.16 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 46.83 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/46.83 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 46.83 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 1,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.85/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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