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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.63 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.63 and 9.41 is: 14.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.63 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.63 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.63 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.14/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.11

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