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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.92 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.92 and 25.85 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.92 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.92 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.92 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.65/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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