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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 52.87 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 52.87 and 15.99 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 52.87 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/52.87 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 52.87 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.39/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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