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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.56 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.56 and 12.88 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.56 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.56 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.56 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.85/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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