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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.56 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.56 and 17.37 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.56 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.56 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.56 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.68/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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