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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 53.22 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 53.22 and 12.35 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 53.22 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/53.22 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 53.22 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.00/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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