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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.51 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.51 and 16.99 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.51 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.51 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.51 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.14/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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