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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 53.25 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 53.25 and 11.12 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 53.25 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/53.25 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 53.25 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.27/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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