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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.71, 53.19 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.71, 53.19 and 35.64 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.71 : 53.19 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.71/53.19 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.71x = 53.19 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.71x = 1,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.69/35.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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