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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.53, 53.28 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.53, 53.28 and 16.28 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.53 : 53.28 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.53/53.28 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.53x = 53.28 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.53x = 867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.40/35.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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