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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 53.42 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 53.42 and 17.34 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 53.42 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/53.42 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 53.42 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.04/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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