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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 45.75 and 25.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 45.75 and 25.87 is: 35.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 45.75 = 25.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/45.75 = 25.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 45.75 × 25.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 1,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.55/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.72

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