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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 53.55 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 53.55 and 35.89 is: 53.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 53.55 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/53.55 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 53.55 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.91/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.43

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