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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 52.98 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 52.98 and 12.50 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 52.98 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/52.98 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 52.98 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.25/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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