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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 53.55 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 53.55 and 20.50 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 53.55 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/53.55 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 53.55 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 1,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.78/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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