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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 54.02 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 54.02 and 17.99 is: 27.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 54.02 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/54.02 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 54.02 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.73/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.00

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