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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.56 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.56 and 17.88 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.56 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.56 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.56 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.93/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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