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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 53.43 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 53.43 and 18.51 is: 27.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 53.43 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/53.43 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 53.43 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.99/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.77

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