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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.36, 52.96 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.36, 52.96 and 23.20 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.36 : 52.96 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.36/52.96 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.36x = 52.96 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.36x = 1,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.67/35.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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