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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.59, 53.36 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.59, 53.36 and 18.46 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.59 : 53.36 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.59/53.36 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.59x = 53.36 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.59x = 985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.03/35.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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