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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.62 and 28.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.62 and 28.38 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.62 = 28.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.62 = 28.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.62 × 28.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493.36/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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