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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 23.90 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 23.90 and 17.80 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 23.90 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/23.90 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 23.90 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.42/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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