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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.59 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.59 and 23.51 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.59 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.59 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.59 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.18/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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