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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 46.65 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 46.65 and 25.12 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 46.65 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/46.65 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 46.65 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 1,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.85/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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