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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 32.39 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 32.39 and 17.37 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 32.39 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/32.39 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 32.39 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.61/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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