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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.61, 51.90 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.61, 51.90 and 17.50 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.61 : 51.90 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.61/51.90 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.61x = 51.90 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.61x = 907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.99/34.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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