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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 52.14 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 52.14 and 35.04 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 52.14 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/52.14 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 52.14 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.99/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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