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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.32, 48.63 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.32, 48.63 and 33.14 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.32 : 48.63 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.32/48.63 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.32x = 48.63 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.32x = 1,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611.84/35.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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