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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.09 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.09 and 13.74 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.09 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.09 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.09 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.46/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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