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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 48.57 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 48.57 and 23.55 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 48.57 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/48.57 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 48.57 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.82/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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