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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 31.90 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 31.90 and 17.96 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 31.90 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/31.90 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 31.90 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.92/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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