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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 53.03 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 53.03 and 15.08 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 53.03 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/53.03 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 53.03 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.43/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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