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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 53.26 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 53.26 and 16.52 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 53.26 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/53.26 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 53.26 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.86/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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