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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.67, 46.42 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.67, 46.42 and 25.91 is: 35.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.67 : 46.42 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.67/46.42 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.67x = 46.42 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.67x = 1,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.74/33.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.72

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