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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.50 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.50 and 11.60 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.50 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.50 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.50 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.03/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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