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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 48.37 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 48.37 and 33.61 is: 46.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 48.37 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/48.37 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 48.37 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.31/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.25

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