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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 11.63 is: 17.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.54 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.54 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.54 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.70/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.42

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