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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.97 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.97 and 34.91 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.97 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.97 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.97 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.18/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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