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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.56 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.56 and 24.44 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.56 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.56 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.56 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.57/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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