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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 53.59 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 53.59 and 16.49 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 53.59 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/53.59 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 53.59 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.70/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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