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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.69 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.69 and 25.77 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.69 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.69 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.69 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 1,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.43/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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