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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.63, 53.35 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.63, 53.35 and 33 is: 49.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.63 : 53.35 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.63/53.35 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.63x = 53.35 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.63x = 1,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760.55/35.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.41

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