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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 53.49 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 53.49 and 35.22 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 53.49 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/53.49 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 53.49 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.95/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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