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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 52.75 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 52.75 and 33.80 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 52.75 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/52.75 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 52.75 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.69/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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