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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 71.94 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 71.94 and 35.74 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 71.94 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/71.94 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 71.94 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 2,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.16/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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