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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 32.11 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 32.11 and 17.77 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 32.11 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/32.11 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 32.11 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.59/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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