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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.26 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.26 and 34.90 is: 51.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.26 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.26 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.26 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.87/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.96

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