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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.93, 46.80 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.93, 46.80 and 25.74 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.93 : 46.80 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.93/46.80 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.93x = 46.80 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.93x = 1,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.63/33.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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