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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.71 and 15.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.71 and 15.87 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.71 = 15.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.71 = 15.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.71 × 15.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.51/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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