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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 53.34 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 53.34 and 24.16 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 53.34 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/53.34 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 53.34 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 1,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288.69/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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