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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.62 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.62 and 11.03 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.62 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.62 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.62 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.40/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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