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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.20, 52.76 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.20, 52.76 and 21.68 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.20 : 52.76 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.20/52.76 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.20x = 52.76 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.20x = 1,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.84/35.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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