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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.39, 45.98 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.39, 45.98 and 25.19 is: 34.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.39 : 45.98 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.39/45.98 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.39x = 45.98 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.39x = 1,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.24/33.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.69

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