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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.81, 53.73 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.81, 53.73 and 16.54 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.81 : 53.73 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.81/53.73 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.81x = 53.73 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.81x = 888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.56/35.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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