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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 48.56 and 32.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 48.56 and 32.82 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 48.56 = 32.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/48.56 = 32.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 48.56 × 32.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.74/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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