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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.92, 53.89 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.92, 53.89 and 13.12 is: 19.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.92 : 53.89 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.92/53.89 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.92x = 53.89 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.92x = 706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.70/35.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.67

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