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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.65, 53.42 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.65, 53.42 and 19.39 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.65 : 53.42 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.65/53.42 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.65x = 53.42 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.65x = 1,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.00/35.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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