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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 53.08 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 53.08 and 17.32 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 53.08 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/53.08 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 53.08 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.35/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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