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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.27, 45.95 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.27, 45.95 and 25.07 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.27 : 45.95 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.27/45.95 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.27x = 45.95 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.27x = 1,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.97/33.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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