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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.60 and 19.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.60 and 19.70 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.60 = 19.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.60 = 19.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.60 × 19.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.55/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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