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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.35, 25.88 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.35, 25.88 and 15.23 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.35 : 25.88 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.35/25.88 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.35x = 25.88 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.35x = 394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.15/17.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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