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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.63 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.63 and 12.26 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.63 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.63 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.63 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.92/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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