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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 53 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 53 and 16.07 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 53 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/53 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 53 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.71/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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