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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 53.10 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 53.10 and 18.28 is: 27.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 53.10 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/53.10 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 53.10 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.67/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.41

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