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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.05, 52.32 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.05, 52.32 and 33.77 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.05 : 52.32 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.05/52.32 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.05x = 52.32 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.05x = 1,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.58/35.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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