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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 52.83 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 52.83 and 35.15 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 52.83 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/52.83 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 52.83 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.11/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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