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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 48.87 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 48.87 and 33.62 is: 46.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 48.87 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/48.87 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 48.87 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 1,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.77/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.27

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