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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 53.18 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 53.18 and 18.38 is: 27.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 53.18 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/53.18 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 53.18 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.09/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.53

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