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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.92, 53.56 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.92, 53.56 and 35.48 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.92 : 53.56 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.92/53.56 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.92x = 53.56 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.92x = 1,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900.31/35.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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