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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.65, 53.43 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.65, 53.43 and 19.54 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.65 : 53.43 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.65/53.43 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.65x = 53.43 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.65x = 1,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.02/35.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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