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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 53.09 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 53.09 and 15.11 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 53.09 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/53.09 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 53.09 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.19/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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