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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 52.63 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 52.63 and 35.15 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 52.63 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/52.63 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 52.63 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850.03/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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