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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.69 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.69 and 17.08 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.69 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.69 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.69 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.95/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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