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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.18, 52.76 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.18, 52.76 and 11.13 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.18 : 52.76 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.18/52.76 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.18x = 52.76 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.18x = 586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.93/35.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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