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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 51.30 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 51.30 and 35.70 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 51.30 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/51.30 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 51.30 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 1,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.41/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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