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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 48.37 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 48.37 and 24.15 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 48.37 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/48.37 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 48.37 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.14/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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