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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.33, 52.98 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.33, 52.98 and 13.66 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.33 : 52.98 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.33/52.98 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.33x = 52.98 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.33x = 723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.71/35.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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