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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.92, 53.88 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.92, 53.88 and 11.88 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.92 : 53.88 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.92/53.88 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.92x = 53.88 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.92x = 639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.83/35.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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