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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.56 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.56 and 16.78 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.56 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.56 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.56 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.96/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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