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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 52.71 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 52.71 and 23.20 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 52.71 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/52.71 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 52.71 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.87/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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