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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 48.70 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 48.70 and 33.28 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 48.70 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/48.70 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 48.70 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 1,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.66/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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