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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.95, 46.71 and 27.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.95, 46.71 and 27.74 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.95 : 46.71 = 27.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.95/46.71 = 27.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.95x = 46.71 × 27.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.95x = 1,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295.85/33.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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