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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.66, 53.42 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.66, 53.42 and 28.39 is: 42.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.66 : 53.42 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.66/53.42 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.66x = 53.42 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.66x = 1,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.59/35.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.54

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