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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 46.67 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 46.67 and 25.71 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 46.67 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/46.67 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 46.67 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 1,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.89/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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