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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 53.21 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 53.21 and 15.20 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 53.21 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/53.21 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 53.21 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.56/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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