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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 53.13 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 53.13 and 16.16 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 53.13 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/53.13 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 53.13 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.71/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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