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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.57, 52.99 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.57, 52.99 and 33.82 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.57 : 52.99 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.57/52.99 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.57x = 52.99 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.57x = 1,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.90/35.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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