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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.50, 53.21 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.50, 53.21 and 17.43 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 53.21 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/53.21 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 53.21 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.45/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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