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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.01, 52.14 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.01, 52.14 and 33.45 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.01 : 52.14 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.01/52.14 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.01x = 52.14 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.01x = 1,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.08/35.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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