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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.86, 53.80 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.86, 53.80 and 11.81 is: 17.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.86 : 53.80 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.86/53.80 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.86x = 53.80 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.86x = 635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.48/35.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.72

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