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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.53, 53.28 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.53, 53.28 and 11.49 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.53 : 53.28 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.53/53.28 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.53x = 53.28 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.53x = 612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.19/35.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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