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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.12 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.12 and 17.39 is: 26.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.12 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.12 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.12 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.93/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.09

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