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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.84 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.84 and 34.35 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.84 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.84 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.84 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.34/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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