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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 48.96 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 48.96 and 33.50 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 48.96 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/48.96 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 48.96 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.16/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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