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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.37 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.37 and 35.56 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.37 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.37 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.37 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.84/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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