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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 52.77 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 52.77 and 33.88 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 52.77 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/52.77 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 52.77 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.85/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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