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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.23, 52.83 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.23, 52.83 and 19.83 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.23 : 52.83 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.23/52.83 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.23x = 52.83 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.23x = 1,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.42/35.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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