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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 32.12 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 32.12 and 17.74 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 32.12 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/32.12 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 32.12 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.81/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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