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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.89 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.89 and 17.96 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.89 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.89 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.89 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.62/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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