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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.83, 46.74 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.83, 46.74 and 25.63 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.83 : 46.74 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.83/46.74 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.83x = 46.74 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.83x = 1,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.83/33.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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