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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 53.09 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 53.09 and 17.37 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 53.09 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/53.09 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 53.09 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.17/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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