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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 53.63 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 53.63 and 19.50 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 53.63 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/53.63 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 53.63 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.69/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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