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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 49.63 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 49.63 and 25.57 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 49.63 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/49.63 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 49.63 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 1,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.04/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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