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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 46.87 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 46.87 and 27.12 is: 37.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 46.87 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/46.87 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 46.87 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 1,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.37/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.46

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