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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 52.75 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 52.75 and 24.93 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 52.75 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/52.75 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 52.75 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.09/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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