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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.34, 79.81 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.34, 79.81 and 35.22 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.34 : 79.81 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.34/79.81 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.34x = 79.81 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.34x = 2,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.91/53.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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