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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.68, 46.41 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.68, 46.41 and 25.45 is: 35.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.68 : 46.41 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.68/46.41 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.68x = 46.41 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.68x = 1,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.92/33.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.06

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