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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 52.83 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 52.83 and 33.03 is: 49.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 52.83 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/52.83 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 52.83 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.97/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.59

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