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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 32.76 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 32.76 and 17.18 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 32.76 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/32.76 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 32.76 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.65/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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