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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.80 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.80 and 33.81 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.80 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.80 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.80 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.17/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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