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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.45, 53.20 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.45, 53.20 and 16.20 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.45 : 53.20 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.45/53.20 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.45x = 53.20 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.45x = 862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.06/35.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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