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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 52.95 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 52.95 and 18.24 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 52.95 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/52.95 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 52.95 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.77/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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