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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 52.70 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 52.70 and 33.42 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 52.70 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/52.70 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 52.70 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.23/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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