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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.77, 52.08 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.77, 52.08 and 17.61 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.77 : 52.08 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.77/52.08 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.77x = 52.08 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.77x = 917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.13/34.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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