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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.47, 53.17 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.47, 53.17 and 16.20 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.47 : 53.17 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.47/53.17 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.47x = 53.17 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.47x = 861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.31/35.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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