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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 34.76 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 34.76 and 17.48 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 34.76 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/34.76 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 34.76 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.60/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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