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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23, 34.56 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23, 34.56 and 17.96 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23 : 34.56 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23/34.56 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23x = 34.56 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23x = 620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.70/23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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