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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 53.75 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 53.75 and 35.02 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 53.75 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/53.75 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 53.75 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.33/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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