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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 48.44 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 48.44 and 24.18 is: 33.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 48.44 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/48.44 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 48.44 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.28/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.39

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