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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.81, 46.59 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.81, 46.59 and 25.04 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.81 : 46.59 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.81/46.59 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.81x = 46.59 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.81x = 1,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.38/33.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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