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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.39 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.39 and 34.08 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.39 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.39 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.39 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.45/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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