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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.38 and 34.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.38 and 34.38 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.38 = 34.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.38 = 34.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.38 × 34.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.82/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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