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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.50, 53.25 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.50, 53.25 and 16.18 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 53.25 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/53.25 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 53.25 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.72/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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