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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 52.88 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 52.88 and 23.27 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 52.88 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/52.88 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 52.88 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.14/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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