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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.94 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.94 and 33.76 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.94 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.94 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.94 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.95/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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