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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.93, 53.78 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.93, 53.78 and 34.25 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.93 : 53.78 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.93/53.78 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.93x = 53.78 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.93x = 1,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.79/35.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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