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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.29, 45.94 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.29, 45.94 and 18.54 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.29 : 45.94 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.29/45.94 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.29x = 45.94 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.29x = 851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.62/33.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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