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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 52.69 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 52.69 and 33.63 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 52.69 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/52.69 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 52.69 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.96/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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