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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.01, 47.95 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.01, 47.95 and 33.48 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.01 : 47.95 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.01/47.95 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.01x = 47.95 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.01x = 1,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605.28/35.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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