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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.86, 53.42 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.86, 53.42 and 33.65 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.86 : 53.42 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.86/53.42 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.86x = 53.42 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.86x = 1,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.58/35.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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