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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.95, 46.73 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.95, 46.73 and 25.75 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.95 : 46.73 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.95/46.73 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.95x = 46.73 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.95x = 1,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203.42/33.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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