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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 35.28 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 35.28 and 17.75 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 35.28 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/35.28 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 35.28 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.31/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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