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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 53.31 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 53.31 and 17.27 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 53.31 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/53.31 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 53.31 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.31/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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