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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.41 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.41 and 32.16 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.41 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.41 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.41 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,685.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.51/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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