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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 52.53 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 52.53 and 33.71 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 52.53 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/52.53 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 52.53 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.79/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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