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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.61 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.61 and 12.27 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.61 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.61 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.61 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.63/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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