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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.70 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.70 and 17.09 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.70 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.70 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.70 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.44/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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