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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.57, 48.99 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.57, 48.99 and 32.94 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.57 : 48.99 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.57/48.99 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.57x = 48.99 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.57x = 1,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.73/35.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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