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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 52.33 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 52.33 and 33.48 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 52.33 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/52.33 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 52.33 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 1,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.01/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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