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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 53.80 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 53.80 and 16.59 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 53.80 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/53.80 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 53.80 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.54/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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