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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.73 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.73 and 17.12 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.73 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.73 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.73 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.74/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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