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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 52.32 and 33.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 52.32 and 33.40 is: 49.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 52.32 = 33.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/52.32 = 33.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 52.32 × 33.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.68/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.73

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