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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 49.37 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 49.37 and 33.87 is: 46.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 49.37 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/49.37 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 49.37 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.99/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.67

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