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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 52.92 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 52.92 and 17.22 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 52.92 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/52.92 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 52.92 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.28/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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