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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 54.03 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 54.03 and 28.35 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 54.03 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/54.03 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 54.03 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531.75/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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