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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.82, 54.05 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.82, 54.05 and 34.13 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.82 : 54.05 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.82/54.05 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.82x = 54.05 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.82x = 1,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844.69/35.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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