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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.36, 48.72 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.36, 48.72 and 33.94 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.36 : 48.72 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.36/48.72 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.36x = 48.72 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.36x = 1,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.56/35.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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