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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 48.56 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 48.56 and 23.52 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 48.56 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/48.56 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 48.56 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.01/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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