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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.60, 53.41 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.60, 53.41 and 17.57 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.60 : 53.41 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.60/53.41 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.60x = 53.41 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.60x = 938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.50/35.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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