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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 35.81 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 35.81 and 17.11 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 35.81 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/35.81 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 35.81 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.71/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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