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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.44 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.44 and 24.28 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.44 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.44 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.44 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.52/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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