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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.99 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.99 and 16.08 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.99 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.99 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.99 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.73/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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