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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 52.90 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 52.90 and 16.02 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 52.90 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/52.90 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 52.90 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.46/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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