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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 34.85 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 34.85 and 17.88 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 34.85 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/34.85 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 34.85 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.12/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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