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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.34 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.34 and 34.79 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.34 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.34 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.34 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.47/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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