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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.15, 79.77 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.15, 79.77 and 35.06 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.15 : 79.77 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.15/79.77 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.15x = 79.77 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.15x = 2,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796.74/53.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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