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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.71, 53.55 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.71, 53.55 and 17.66 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.71 : 53.55 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.71/53.55 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.71x = 53.55 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.71x = 945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.83/35.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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