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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 52.56 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 52.56 and 34.35 is: 51.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 52.56 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/52.56 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 52.56 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 1,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.44/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.15

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