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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.44 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.44 and 32.08 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.44 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.44 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.44 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.28/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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