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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 52.84 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 52.84 and 18.10 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 52.84 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/52.84 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 52.84 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.40/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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