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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 49.46 and 33.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 49.46 and 33.10 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 49.46 = 33.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/49.46 = 33.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 49.46 × 33.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636.71/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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