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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.52 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.52 and 12.86 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.52 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.52 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.52 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.40/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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