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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.01, 48.33 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.01, 48.33 and 20.45 is: 28.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.01 : 48.33 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.01/48.33 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.01x = 48.33 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.01x = 988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.47/35.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.23

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