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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 53.08 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 53.08 and 28.24 is: 42.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 53.08 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/53.08 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 53.08 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.98/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.34

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