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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.43, 52.91 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.43, 52.91 and 34.53 is: 51.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.43 : 52.91 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.43/52.91 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.43x = 52.91 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.43x = 1,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.81/35.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.56

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