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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 52.98 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 52.98 and 21.85 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 52.98 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/52.98 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 52.98 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 1,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.50/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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