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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.91 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.91 and 17.94 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.91 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.91 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.91 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.23/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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