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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 32.17 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 32.17 and 18.17 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 32.17 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/32.17 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 32.17 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.56/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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