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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.45 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.45 and 34.02 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.45 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.45 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.45 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.26/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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