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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.01, 52.55 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.01, 52.55 and 16.99 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.01 : 52.55 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.01/52.55 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.01x = 52.55 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.01x = 892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.82/35.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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