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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.43 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.43 and 17.29 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.43 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.43 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.43 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.29/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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