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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.90, 53.78 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.90, 53.78 and 17.84 is: 26.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.90 : 53.78 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.90/53.78 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.90x = 53.78 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.90x = 959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.44/35.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.73

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