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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 53.53 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 53.53 and 12.86 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 53.53 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/53.53 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 53.53 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.13/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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