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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.18, 48.56 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.18, 48.56 and 24.27 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.18 : 48.56 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.18/48.56 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.18x = 48.56 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.18x = 1,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.43/35.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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