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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 53.52 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 53.52 and 15.11 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 53.52 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/53.52 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 53.52 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.65/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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