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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.05, 48.29 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.05, 48.29 and 33.55 is: 46.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.05 : 48.29 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.05/48.29 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.05x = 48.29 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.05x = 1,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.96/35.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.22

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