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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 32.58 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 32.58 and 17.19 is: 23.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 32.58 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/32.58 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 32.58 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.05/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.66

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