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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 52.80 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 52.80 and 23.28 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 52.80 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/52.80 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 52.80 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 1,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.18/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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