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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 52.53 and 13.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 52.53 and 13.63 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 52.53 = 13.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/52.53 = 13.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 52.53 × 13.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.65/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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