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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.64, 32.60 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.64, 32.60 and 17.50 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.64 : 32.60 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.64/32.60 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.64x = 32.60 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.64x = 570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.50/23.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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