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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 52.78 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 52.78 and 32.34 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 52.78 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/52.78 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 52.78 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706.91/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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