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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 53.16 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 53.16 and 34.16 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 53.16 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/53.16 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 53.16 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.95/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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