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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.46, 53.20 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.46, 53.20 and 11.41 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.46 : 53.20 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.46/53.20 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.46x = 53.20 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.46x = 606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.69/35.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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