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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.18, 52.70 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.18, 52.70 and 23.16 is: 34.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.18 : 52.70 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.18/52.70 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.18x = 52.70 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.18x = 1,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.53/35.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.69

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