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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 53.23 and 33.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 53.23 and 33.98 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 53.23 = 33.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/53.23 = 33.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 53.23 × 33.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.80/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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