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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.62 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.62 and 15.86 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.62 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.62 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.62 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.76/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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