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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.92 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.92 and 35.04 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.92 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.92 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.92 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854.32/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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