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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.91, 53.90 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.91, 53.90 and 18.79 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.91 : 53.90 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.91/53.90 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.91x = 53.90 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.91x = 1,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.78/35.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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