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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.47, 53.20 and 11.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.47, 53.20 and 11.42 is: 17.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.47 : 53.20 = 11.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.47/53.20 = 11.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.47x = 53.20 × 11.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.47x = 607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.54/35.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.13

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