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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.68 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.68 and 14.83 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.68 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.68 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.68 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.24/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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