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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 48.41 and 33.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 48.41 and 33.31 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 48.41 = 33.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/48.41 = 33.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 48.41 × 33.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.37/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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