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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 53.02 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 53.02 and 13.67 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 53.02 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/53.02 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 53.02 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.73/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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