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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.81 and 34.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.81 and 34.63 is: 51.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.81 = 34.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.81 = 34.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.81 × 34.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.59/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.70

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