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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.57 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.57 and 21.53 is: 32.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.57 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.57 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.57 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.83/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.26

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