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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.51 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.51 and 34.82 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.51 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.51 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.51 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.22/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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