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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 46.80 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 46.80 and 25.21 is: 34.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 46.80 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/46.80 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 46.80 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 1,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.83/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.73

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