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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 50.33 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 50.33 and 25 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 50.33 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/50.33 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 50.33 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.25/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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