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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.90 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.90 and 13.11 is: 19.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.90 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.90 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.90 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.36/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.66

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