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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.12, 45.69 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.12, 45.69 and 25.83 is: 35.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.12 : 45.69 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.12/45.69 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.12x = 45.69 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.12x = 1,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.04/33.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.63

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