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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 52.70 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 52.70 and 18.04 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 52.70 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/52.70 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 52.70 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.71/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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