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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 32.50 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 32.50 and 17.12 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 32.50 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/32.50 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 32.50 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.40/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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