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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.21, 52.80 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.21, 52.80 and 24.37 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.21 : 52.80 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.21/52.80 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.21x = 52.80 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.21x = 1,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.74/35.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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