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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 53.32 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 53.32 and 33.60 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 53.32 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/53.32 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 53.32 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 1,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.55/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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