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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 32.56 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 32.56 and 17.08 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 32.56 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/32.56 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 32.56 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.00/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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