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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 52.81 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 52.81 and 33.82 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 52.81 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/52.81 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 52.81 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.03/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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