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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.82, 32.88 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.82, 32.88 and 17.34 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.82 : 32.88 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.82/32.88 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.82x = 32.88 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.82x = 570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.14/23.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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