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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 52.84 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 52.84 and 21.74 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 52.84 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/52.84 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 52.84 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 1,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148.74/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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