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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.74, 35.61 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.74, 35.61 and 11.71 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.74 : 35.61 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.74/35.61 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.74x = 35.61 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.74x = 416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.99/23.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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