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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 46.76 and 25.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 46.76 and 25.15 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 46.76 = 25.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/46.76 = 25.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 46.76 × 25.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.01/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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