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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 32.58 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 32.58 and 17.45 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 32.58 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/32.58 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 32.58 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.52/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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