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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.57, 53.36 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.57, 53.36 and 16.31 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.57 : 53.36 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.57/53.36 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.57x = 53.36 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.57x = 869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.95/35.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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