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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 53.83 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 53.83 and 34.24 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 53.83 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/53.83 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 53.83 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.14/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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