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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.33, 52.88 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.33, 52.88 and 34.80 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.33 : 52.88 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.33/52.88 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.33x = 52.88 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.33x = 1,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.05/35.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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