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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.05 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.05 and 24.58 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.05 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.05 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.05 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.76/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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