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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.73 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.73 and 13.49 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.73 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.73 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.73 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.33/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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