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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 53.35 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 53.35 and 33.74 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 53.35 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/53.35 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 53.35 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 1,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.03/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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