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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 53.51 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 53.51 and 35.06 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 53.51 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/53.51 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 53.51 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.62/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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