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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 46.31 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 46.31 and 25.27 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 46.31 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/46.31 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 46.31 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 1,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.25/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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