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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.65 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.65 and 28.66 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.65 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.65 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.65 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.87/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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