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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 17.32 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.54 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.54 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.54 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.23/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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