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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 53.45 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 53.45 and 33.49 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 53.45 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/53.45 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 53.45 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.04/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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