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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 53.28 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 53.28 and 20.34 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 53.28 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/53.28 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 53.28 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 1,083.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.72/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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