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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.18, 52.33 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.18, 52.33 and 35.06 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.18 : 52.33 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.18/52.33 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.18x = 52.33 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.18x = 1,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.73/35.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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