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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 49.50 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 49.50 and 33.57 is: 46.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 49.50 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/49.50 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 49.50 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 1,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.72/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.35

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