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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 53.31 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 53.31 and 34.35 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 53.31 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/53.31 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 53.31 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.20/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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