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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 53.42 and 11.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 53.42 and 11.57 is: 17.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 53.42 = 11.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/53.42 = 11.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 53.42 × 11.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.80/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.35

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