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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.65, 35.46 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.65, 35.46 and 11.46 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.65 : 35.46 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.65/35.46 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.65x = 35.46 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.65x = 406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.37/23.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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