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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.23, 94.84 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.23, 94.84 and 17.59 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.23 : 94.84 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.23/94.84 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.23x = 94.84 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.23x = 1,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.24/63.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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