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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.58 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.58 and 17.02 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.58 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.58 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.58 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.02/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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