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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.54 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.54 and 18.55 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.54 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.54 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.54 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.17/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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