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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.45 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.45 and 28.27 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.45 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.45 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.45 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.86/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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