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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 32.38 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 32.38 and 17.25 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 32.38 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/32.38 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 32.38 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.51/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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