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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 48.78 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 48.78 and 33.72 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 48.78 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/48.78 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 48.78 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.86/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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