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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 54.06 and 34.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 54.06 and 34.59 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 54.06 = 34.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/54.06 = 34.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 54.06 × 34.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.94/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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