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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.63, 53.45 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.63, 53.45 and 17.58 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.63 : 53.45 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.63/53.45 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.63x = 53.45 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.63x = 939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.83/35.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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