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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.42 and 34.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.42 and 34.93 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.42 = 34.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.42 = 34.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.42 × 34.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.65/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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