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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 35.49 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 35.49 and 17.99 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 35.49 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/35.49 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 35.49 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.55/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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