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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 32.62 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 32.62 and 17.86 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 32.62 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/32.62 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 32.62 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.59/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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