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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.31, 48.68 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.31, 48.68 and 33.94 is: 46.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.31 : 48.68 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.31/48.68 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.31x = 48.68 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.31x = 1,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.26/35.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.79

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