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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.40 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.40 and 33.72 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.40 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.40 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.40 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.65/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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