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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.02, 45.62 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.02, 45.62 and 25.67 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.02 : 45.62 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.02/45.62 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.02x = 45.62 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.02x = 1,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.71/33.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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