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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.18, 52.97 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.18, 52.97 and 28.43 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.18 : 52.97 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.18/52.97 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.18x = 52.97 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.18x = 1,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.74/35.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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