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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 34.95 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 34.95 and 17.30 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 34.95 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/34.95 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 34.95 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.64/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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