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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 53.92 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 53.92 and 17.90 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 53.92 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/53.92 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 53.92 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.30/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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