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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 52.88 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 52.88 and 13.88 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 52.88 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/52.88 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 52.88 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.64/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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