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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 52.92 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 52.92 and 33.39 is: 49.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 52.92 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/52.92 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 52.92 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767.00/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.75

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