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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.98, 52.45 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.98, 52.45 and 17.87 is: 26.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.98 : 52.45 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.98/52.45 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.98x = 52.45 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.98x = 937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.19/34.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.79

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