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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 52.84 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 52.84 and 18.13 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 52.84 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/52.84 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 52.84 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.81/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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