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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.29, 45.90 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.29, 45.90 and 25.89 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.29 : 45.90 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.29/45.90 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.29x = 45.90 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.29x = 1,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.57/33.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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