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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.46 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.46 and 35.13 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.46 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.46 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.46 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.74/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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