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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 32.93 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 32.93 and 17.66 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 32.93 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/32.93 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 32.93 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.29/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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