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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.39, 46.04 and 25.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.39, 46.04 and 25.62 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.39 : 46.04 = 25.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.39/46.04 = 25.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.39x = 46.04 × 25.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.39x = 1,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.46/33.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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