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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 32.10 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 32.10 and 17.14 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 32.10 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/32.10 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 32.10 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.95/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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