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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 52.96 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 52.96 and 18.17 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 52.96 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/52.96 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 52.96 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.28/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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