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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.14, 49.66 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.14, 49.66 and 25 is: 37.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.14 : 49.66 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.14/49.66 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.14x = 49.66 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.14x = 1,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241.50/33.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.46

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