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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 53.03 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 53.03 and 17.34 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 53.03 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/53.03 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 53.03 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.54/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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