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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.64 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.64 and 11.96 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.64 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.64 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.64 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.41/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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