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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.43, 48.91 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.43, 48.91 and 24.52 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.43 : 48.91 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.43/48.91 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.43x = 48.91 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.43x = 1,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.27/35.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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