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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 52.50 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 52.50 and 28.16 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 52.50 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/52.50 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 52.50 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 1,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.40/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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