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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.53, 51.76 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.53, 51.76 and 17.40 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.53 : 51.76 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.53/51.76 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.53x = 51.76 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.53x = 900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.62/34.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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