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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 52.92 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 52.92 and 35.26 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 52.92 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/52.92 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 52.92 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.96/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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