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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 34.83 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 34.83 and 17.58 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 34.83 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/34.83 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 34.83 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.31/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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