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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.46, 52.83 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.46, 52.83 and 34.02 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.46 : 52.83 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.46/52.83 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.46x = 52.83 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.46x = 1,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.28/35.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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