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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 32.86 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 32.86 and 17.35 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 32.86 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/32.86 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 32.86 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.03/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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