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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 52.91 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 52.91 and 33.39 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 52.91 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/52.91 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 52.91 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.66/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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