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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 34.91 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 34.91 and 17.61 is: 26.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 34.91 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/34.91 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 34.91 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.68/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.35

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