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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 53.79 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 53.79 and 34.31 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 53.79 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/53.79 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 53.79 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 1,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.53/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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