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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.82, 53.75 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.82, 53.75 and 17.80 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.82 : 53.75 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.82/53.75 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.82x = 53.75 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.82x = 956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.66/35.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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