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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 53 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 53 and 23.28 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 53 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/53 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 53 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.84/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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