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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 34.53 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 34.53 and 17.96 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 34.53 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/34.53 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 34.53 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.92/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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