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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.05, 52.36 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.05, 52.36 and 34.33 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.05 : 52.36 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.05/52.36 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.05x = 52.36 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.05x = 1,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.52/35.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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