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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 52.96 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 52.96 and 20.19 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 52.96 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/52.96 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 52.96 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.90/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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