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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.84, 52 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.84, 52 and 33.76 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.84 : 52 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.84/52 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.84x = 52 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.84x = 1,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.52/34.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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