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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23, 31.76 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23, 31.76 and 17.53 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23 : 31.76 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23/31.76 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23x = 31.76 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23x = 556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.75/23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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