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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.63, 53.40 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.63, 53.40 and 16.38 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.63 : 53.40 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.63/53.40 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.63x = 53.40 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.63x = 874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.61/35.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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