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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.09 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.09 and 17.34 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.09 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.09 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.09 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.49/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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