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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.20, 52.76 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.20, 52.76 and 15.96 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.20 : 52.76 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.20/52.76 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.20x = 52.76 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.20x = 842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.05/35.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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