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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 53.40 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 53.40 and 17.59 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 53.40 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/53.40 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 53.40 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.31/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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