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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 53.16 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 53.16 and 17.42 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 53.16 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/53.16 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 53.16 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.05/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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