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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 53.78 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 53.78 and 13.03 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 53.78 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/53.78 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 53.78 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.75/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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