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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 34.84 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 34.84 and 17.60 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 34.84 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/34.84 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 34.84 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.97/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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