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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73, 109.54 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73, 109.54 and 35 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73 : 109.54 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73/109.54 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73x = 109.54 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73x = 3,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833.90/73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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