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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.17 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.17 and 17.74 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.17 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.17 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.17 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.78/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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