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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.12, 79.58 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.12, 79.58 and 35.03 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.12 : 79.58 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.12/79.58 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.12x = 79.58 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.12x = 2,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787.97/53.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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