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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 32.45 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 32.45 and 17.71 is: 24.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 32.45 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/32.45 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 32.45 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.69/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.40

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