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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 53.97 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 53.97 and 17.94 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 53.97 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/53.97 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 53.97 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.05/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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