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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 48.48 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 48.48 and 33.69 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 48.48 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/48.48 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 48.48 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.29/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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