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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 52.68 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 52.68 and 33.91 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 52.68 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/52.68 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 52.68 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.37/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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