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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.72, 52.40 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.72, 52.40 and 33.44 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.72 : 52.40 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.72/52.40 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.72x = 52.40 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.72x = 1,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.26/34.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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