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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.66, 46.49 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.66, 46.49 and 25.91 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.66 : 46.49 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.66/46.49 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.66x = 46.49 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.66x = 1,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.19/33.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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