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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 31.97 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 31.97 and 17.69 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 31.97 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/31.97 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 31.97 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.43/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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