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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 79.14 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 79.14 and 35.64 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 79.14 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/79.14 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 79.14 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 2,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820.55/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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