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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.50, 46.11 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.50, 46.11 and 25.72 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.50 : 46.11 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.50/46.11 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.50x = 46.11 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.50x = 1,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185.83/33.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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