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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 53.58 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 53.58 and 17.67 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 53.58 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/53.58 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 53.58 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.76/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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