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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.72, 53.84 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.72, 53.84 and 33.76 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.72 : 53.84 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.72/53.84 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.72x = 53.84 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.72x = 1,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817.64/35.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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