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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 48.44 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 48.44 and 33.24 is: 45.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 48.44 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/48.44 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 48.44 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.98/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.71

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