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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.54 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.54 and 14.18 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.54 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.54 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.54 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.95/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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