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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 48.86 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 48.86 and 33.18 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 48.86 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/48.86 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 48.86 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 1,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621.01/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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