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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 52.54 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 52.54 and 16.98 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 52.54 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/52.54 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 52.54 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.13/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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