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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.63 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.63 and 11.04 is: 16.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.63 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.63 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.63 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.04/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.56

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