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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.90 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.90 and 33.30 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.90 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.90 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.90 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.57/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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