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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.75, 53.69 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.75, 53.69 and 28.92 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.75 : 53.69 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.75/53.69 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.75x = 53.69 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.75x = 1,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.77/35.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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