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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 53.90 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 53.90 and 17.94 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 53.90 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/53.90 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 53.90 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.74/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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