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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.05, 48.14 and 33.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.05, 48.14 and 33.04 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.05 : 48.14 = 33.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.05/48.14 = 33.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.05x = 48.14 × 33.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.05x = 1,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590.55/35.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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