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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 48.95 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 48.95 and 33.85 is: 46.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 48.95 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/48.95 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 48.95 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 1,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.87/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.95

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