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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 53.57 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 53.57 and 28.19 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 53.57 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/53.57 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 53.57 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.14/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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