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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.97 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.97 and 17.87 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.97 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.97 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.97 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.91/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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