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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 52.96 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 52.96 and 33.56 is: 50.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 52.96 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/52.96 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 52.96 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777.34/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.09

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