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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 32.75 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 32.75 and 17.56 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 32.75 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/32.75 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 32.75 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.00/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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