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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 35.40 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 35.40 and 17.18 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 35.40 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/35.40 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 35.40 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.17/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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