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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.79 and 21.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.79 and 21.46 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.79 = 21.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.79 = 21.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.79 × 21.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.33/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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