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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.35, 79.99 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.35, 79.99 and 35.04 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.35 : 79.99 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.35/79.99 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.35x = 79.99 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.35x = 2,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802.87/53.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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