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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.90, 54.15 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.90, 54.15 and 33.80 is: 50.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.90 : 54.15 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.90/54.15 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.90x = 54.15 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.90x = 1,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.08/35.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.97

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