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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 48.35 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 48.35 and 33.52 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 48.35 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/48.35 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 48.35 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 1,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.40/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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