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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.32, 53 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.32, 53 and 28.48 is: 42.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.32 : 53 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.32/53 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.32x = 53 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.32x = 1,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.44/35.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.74

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