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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.33, 52.95 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.33, 52.95 and 17.28 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.33 : 52.95 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.33/52.95 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.33x = 52.95 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.33x = 914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.98/35.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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