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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.52 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.52 and 12.19 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.52 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.52 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.52 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.31/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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