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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.93, 53.64 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.93, 53.64 and 33.57 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.93 : 53.64 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.93/53.64 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.93x = 53.64 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.93x = 1,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.69/35.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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