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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 53.40 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 53.40 and 17.57 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 53.40 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/53.40 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 53.40 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.97/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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