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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.64, 52.92 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.64, 52.92 and 34.56 is: 51.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.64 : 52.92 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.64/52.92 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.64x = 52.92 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.64x = 1,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.92/35.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.32

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