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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 52.96 and 24.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 52.96 and 24.63 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 52.96 = 24.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/52.96 = 24.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 52.96 × 24.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.40/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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