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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.23 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.23 and 33.75 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.23 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.23 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.23 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.76/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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