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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.53 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.53 and 12.20 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.53 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.53 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.53 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.87/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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