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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 52.91 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 52.91 and 17.25 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 52.91 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/52.91 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 52.91 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.70/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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