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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.92 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.92 and 23.27 is: 34.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.92 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.92 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.92 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.18/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.81

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