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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.81, 53.96 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.81, 53.96 and 28.24 is: 42.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.81 : 53.96 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.81/53.96 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.81x = 53.96 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.81x = 1,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523.55/35.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.54

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