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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 52.56 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 52.56 and 24.23 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 52.56 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/52.56 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 52.56 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273.27/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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