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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 53.12 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 53.12 and 15.12 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 53.12 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/53.12 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 53.12 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.37/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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