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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.26, 23.86 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.26, 23.86 and 17.11 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.26 : 23.86 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.26/23.86 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.26x = 23.86 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.26x = 408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.04/17.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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