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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.91, 53.85 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.91, 53.85 and 11.85 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.91 : 53.85 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.91/53.85 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.91x = 53.85 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.91x = 638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.12/35.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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