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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 32.03 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 32.03 and 17.07 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 32.03 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/32.03 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 32.03 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.79/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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