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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 52.98 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 52.98 and 20.14 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 52.98 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/52.98 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 52.98 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.02/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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