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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 52.38 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 52.38 and 33.80 is: 50.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 52.38 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/52.38 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 52.38 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 1,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.44/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.58

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