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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 52.82 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 52.82 and 16.96 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 52.82 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/52.82 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 52.82 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.83/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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