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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.73 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.73 and 16.86 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.73 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.73 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.73 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.03/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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