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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.63 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.63 and 18.51 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.63 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.63 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.63 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.45/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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