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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 53.56 and 34.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 53.56 and 34.23 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 53.56 = 34.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/53.56 = 34.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 53.56 × 34.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833.18/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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