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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 53.64 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 53.64 and 34.17 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 53.64 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/53.64 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 53.64 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.88/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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