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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.54, 48.94 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.54, 48.94 and 33.24 is: 45.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.54 : 48.94 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.54/48.94 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.54x = 48.94 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.54x = 1,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.77/35.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.77

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