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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 53.90 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 53.90 and 17.92 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 53.90 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/53.90 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 53.90 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.89/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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