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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.02, 52.52 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.02, 52.52 and 34.02 is: 51.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.02 : 52.52 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.02/52.52 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.02x = 52.52 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.02x = 1,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.73/35.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.02

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