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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.63, 53.39 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.63, 53.39 and 17.56 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.63 : 53.39 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.63/53.39 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.63x = 53.39 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.63x = 937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.44/35.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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