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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.75, 53.66 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.75, 53.66 and 17.73 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.75 : 53.66 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.75/53.66 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.75x = 53.66 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.75x = 951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.44/35.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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