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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.68 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.68 and 13.76 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.68 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.68 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.68 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.88/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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