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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 35.20 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 35.20 and 17.50 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 35.20 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/35.20 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 35.20 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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