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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.35, 23.73 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.35, 23.73 and 17.32 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.35 : 23.73 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.35/23.73 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.35x = 23.73 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.35x = 411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.00/17.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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