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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.90, 53.74 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.90, 53.74 and 33.94 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.90 : 53.74 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.90/53.74 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.90x = 53.74 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.90x = 1,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.94/35.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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