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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.20, 52.76 and 28.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.20, 52.76 and 28.42 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.20 : 52.76 = 28.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.20/52.76 = 28.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.20x = 52.76 × 28.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.20x = 1,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.44/35.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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