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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.21, 52.90 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.21, 52.90 and 34.14 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.21 : 52.90 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.21/52.90 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.21x = 52.90 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.21x = 1,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.84/35.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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