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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.47, 53.19 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.47, 53.19 and 16.21 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.47 : 53.19 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.47/53.19 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.47x = 53.19 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.47x = 862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.21/35.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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