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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.45 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.45 and 35.02 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.45 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.45 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.45 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.82/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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