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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 53.37 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 53.37 and 16.31 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 53.37 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/53.37 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 53.37 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.46/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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