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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.37 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.37 and 34.82 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.37 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.37 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.37 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.74/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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