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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.61 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.61 and 14.78 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.61 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.61 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.61 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.58/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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