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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.29 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.29 and 17.49 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.29 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.29 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.29 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.38/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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