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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 34.79 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 34.79 and 15.60 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 34.79 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/34.79 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 34.79 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.72/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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