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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 52.83 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 52.83 and 33.60 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 52.83 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/52.83 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 52.83 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.09/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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