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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.82, 32.83 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.82, 32.83 and 17.25 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.82 : 32.83 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.82/32.83 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.82x = 32.83 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.82x = 566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.32/23.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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