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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 52.54 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 52.54 and 34.21 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 52.54 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/52.54 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 52.54 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.17/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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