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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.10 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.10 and 17.43 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.10 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.10 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.10 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.79/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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