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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.22, 45.83 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.22, 45.83 and 18.66 is: 25.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.22 : 45.83 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.22/45.83 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.22x = 45.83 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.22x = 855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.19/33.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.74

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