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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 53.48 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 53.48 and 18.56 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 53.48 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/53.48 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 53.48 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.36/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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