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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 48.48 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 48.48 and 33.49 is: 46.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 48.48 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/48.48 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 48.48 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.60/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.24

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