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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.31, 52.86 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.31, 52.86 and 18.15 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.31 : 52.86 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.31/52.86 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.31x = 52.86 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.31x = 959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.05/35.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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