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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 52.94 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 52.94 and 17.23 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 52.94 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/52.94 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 52.94 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.16/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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