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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 52.63 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 52.63 and 23.72 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 52.63 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/52.63 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 52.63 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.06/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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