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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.46, 53.21 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.46, 53.21 and 16.22 is: 24.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.46 : 53.21 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.46/53.21 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.46x = 53.21 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.46x = 862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.99/35.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.34

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