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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.93, 49.52 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.93, 49.52 and 34.17 is: 47.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.93 : 49.52 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.93/49.52 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.93x = 49.52 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.93x = 1,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.93/35.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.10

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