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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.66 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.66 and 24.33 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.66 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.66 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.66 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281.16/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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