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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 53.49 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 53.49 and 20.45 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 53.49 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/53.49 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 53.49 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094.08/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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