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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.88, 53.81 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.88, 53.81 and 11.18 is: 16.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.88 : 53.81 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.88/53.81 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.88x = 53.81 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.88x = 601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.33/35.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.76

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