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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 46.08 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 46.08 and 18.64 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 46.08 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/46.08 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 46.08 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.99/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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