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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 32.21 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 32.21 and 17.55 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 32.21 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/32.21 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 32.21 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.29/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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