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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53, 79.34 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53, 79.34 and 35.75 is: 53.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53 : 79.34 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53/79.34 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53x = 79.34 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53x = 2,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836.01/53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.51

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