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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 52.80 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 52.80 and 33.66 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 52.80 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/52.80 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 52.80 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777.25/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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