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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 53.22 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 53.22 and 11.45 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 53.22 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/53.22 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 53.22 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.10/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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