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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.01, 48.30 and 24.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.01, 48.30 and 24.07 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.01 : 48.30 = 24.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.01/48.30 = 24.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.01x = 48.30 × 24.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.01x = 1,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.46/35.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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