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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 52.81 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 52.81 and 18.11 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 52.81 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/52.81 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 52.81 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.23/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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