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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.72, 49.58 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.72, 49.58 and 33.32 is: 46.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.72 : 49.58 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.72/49.58 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.72x = 49.58 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.72x = 1,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.01/35.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.25

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