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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.73, 52.06 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.73, 52.06 and 17.58 is: 26.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.73 : 52.06 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.73/52.06 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.73x = 52.06 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.73x = 915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.21/34.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.35

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