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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 32.33 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 32.33 and 17.98 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 32.33 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/32.33 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 32.33 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.26/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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