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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 53.57 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 53.57 and 28.16 is: 42.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 53.57 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/53.57 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 53.57 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.12/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.14

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