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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.22, 79.91 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.22, 79.91 and 35.17 is: 52.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.22 : 79.91 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.22/79.91 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.22x = 79.91 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.22x = 2,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.52/53.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.81

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