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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.95, 46.83 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.95, 46.83 and 25.23 is: 34.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.95 : 46.83 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.95/46.83 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.95x = 46.83 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.95x = 1,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181.52/33.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.81

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