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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.76, 46.52 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.76, 46.52 and 25.12 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.76 : 46.52 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.76/46.52 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.76x = 46.52 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.76x = 1,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.58/33.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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