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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 52.62 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 52.62 and 28.40 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 52.62 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/52.62 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 52.62 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 1,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.27/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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