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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.78 and 21.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.78 and 21.64 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.78 = 21.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.78 = 21.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.78 × 21.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.16/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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