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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.54, 52.99 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.54, 52.99 and 34.56 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.54 : 52.99 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.54/52.99 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.54x = 52.99 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.54x = 1,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.25/35.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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