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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 53.54 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 53.54 and 12.87 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 53.54 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/53.54 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 53.54 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.06/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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