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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.17, 52.72 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.17, 52.72 and 14.85 is: 22.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.17 : 52.72 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.17/52.72 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.17x = 52.72 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.17x = 782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.85/35.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.26

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