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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.21, 52.74 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.21, 52.74 and 23.76 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.21 : 52.74 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.21/52.74 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.21x = 52.74 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.21x = 1,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.10/35.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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