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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.09, 45.70 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.09, 45.70 and 25.90 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.09 : 45.70 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.09/45.70 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.09x = 45.70 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.09x = 1,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.63/33.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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