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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 53.72 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 53.72 and 21.41 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 53.72 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/53.72 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 53.72 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.05/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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