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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 53.17 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 53.17 and 17.46 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 53.17 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/53.17 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 53.17 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.35/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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