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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 53.20 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 53.20 and 12.34 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 53.20 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/53.20 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 53.20 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.22/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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