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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 52.82 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 52.82 and 34.60 is: 51.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 52.82 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/52.82 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 52.82 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.57/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.61

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