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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 53.12 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 53.12 and 34.55 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 53.12 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/53.12 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 53.12 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835.12/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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