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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 53.46 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 53.46 and 35.55 is: 53.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 53.46 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/53.46 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 53.46 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900.50/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.46

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