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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.69 and 33.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.69 and 33.06 is: 49.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.69 = 33.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.69 = 33.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.69 × 33.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.83/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.63

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