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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.29 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.29 and 33.60 is: 50.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.29 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.29 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.29 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.94/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.36

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