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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 46.58 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 46.58 and 25.66 is: 35.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 46.58 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/46.58 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 46.58 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 1,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.24/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.34

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