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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.26, 79.90 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.26, 79.90 and 17.19 is: 25.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.26 : 79.90 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.26/79.90 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.26x = 79.90 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.26x = 1,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.48/53.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.79

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