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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.70, 46.46 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.70, 46.46 and 25.50 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.70 : 46.46 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.70/46.46 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.70x = 46.46 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.70x = 1,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184.73/33.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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