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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.19 and 17.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.19 and 17.21 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.19 = 17.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.19 = 17.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.19 × 17.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.83/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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