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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.93, 52.36 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.93, 52.36 and 17.77 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.93 : 52.36 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.93/52.36 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.93x = 52.36 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.93x = 930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.64/34.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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