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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 52.18 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 52.18 and 33.39 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 52.18 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/52.18 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 52.18 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.21/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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