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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.50, 52.97 and 33.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.50, 52.97 and 33.97 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 52.97 = 33.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/52.97 = 33.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 52.97 × 33.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 1,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.39/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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