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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 35.48 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 35.48 and 11.46 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 35.48 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/35.48 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 35.48 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.54/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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