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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 32.55 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 32.55 and 17.14 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 32.55 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/32.55 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 32.55 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 557.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.91/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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