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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 45.44 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 45.44 and 25.70 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 45.44 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/45.44 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 45.44 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.81/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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