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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.80, 46.56 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.80, 46.56 and 25.16 is: 34.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.80 : 46.56 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.80/46.56 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.80x = 46.56 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.80x = 1,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.45/33.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.66

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