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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.59, 53.34 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.59, 53.34 and 17.57 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.59 : 53.34 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.59/53.34 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.59x = 53.34 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.59x = 937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.18/35.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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