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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.17, 45.82 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.17, 45.82 and 25.95 is: 35.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.17 : 45.82 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.17/45.82 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.17x = 45.82 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.17x = 1,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.90/33.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.84

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