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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 52.90 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 52.90 and 16.25 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 52.90 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/52.90 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 52.90 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.54/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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