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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.41 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.41 and 34.43 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.41 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.41 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.41 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804.61/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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