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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 48.13 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 48.13 and 33.44 is: 45.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 48.13 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/48.13 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 48.13 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.55/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.95

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