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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.50, 53.26 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.50, 53.26 and 14.12 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 53.26 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/53.26 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 53.26 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.03/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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