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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 52.68 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 52.68 and 34 is: 50.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 52.68 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/52.68 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 52.68 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.12/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.63

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