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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 52.98 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 52.98 and 28.68 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 52.98 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/52.98 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 52.98 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.47/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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