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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 32.60 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 32.60 and 17.17 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 32.60 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/32.60 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 32.60 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.70/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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