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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.72 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.72 and 19.92 is: 29.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.72 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.72 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.72 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.18/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.89

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