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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.67 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.67 and 19.88 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.67 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.67 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.67 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.72/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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