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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.89 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.89 and 17.20 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.89 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.89 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.89 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.11/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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