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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 32.05 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 32.05 and 17.54 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 32.05 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/32.05 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 32.05 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.16/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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