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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 54.14 and 35.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 54.14 and 35.60 is: 53.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 54.14 = 35.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/54.14 = 35.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 54.14 × 35.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.38/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.60

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