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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 52.30 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 52.30 and 34.44 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 52.30 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/52.30 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 52.30 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.06/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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