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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.31 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.31 and 28.96 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.31 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.31 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.31 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.84/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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