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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 48.66 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 48.66 and 33.23 is: 45.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 48.66 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/48.66 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 48.66 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616.85/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.87

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