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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 48.41 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 48.41 and 24.18 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 48.41 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/48.41 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 48.41 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.43/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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