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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 48.55 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 48.55 and 34.53 is: 47.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 48.55 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/48.55 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 48.55 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.35/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.71

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