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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 53.76 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 53.76 and 14.17 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 53.76 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/53.76 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 53.76 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.51/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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