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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 52.90 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 52.90 and 15 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 52.90 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/52.90 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 52.90 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.50/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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