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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.85, 52.26 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.85, 52.26 and 17.74 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.85 : 52.26 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.85/52.26 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.85x = 52.26 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.85x = 927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.09/34.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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