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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.36, 46.09 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.36, 46.09 and 25.16 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.36 : 46.09 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.36/46.09 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.36x = 46.09 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.36x = 1,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.28/33.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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