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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 53.37 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 53.37 and 24.20 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 53.37 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/53.37 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 53.37 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.29/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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