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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 53.78 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 53.78 and 11.48 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 53.78 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/53.78 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 53.78 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.50/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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