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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 53.25 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 53.25 and 13.86 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 53.25 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/53.25 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 53.25 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.94/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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