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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.70 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.70 and 17.06 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.70 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.70 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.70 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.92/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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