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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 32.90 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 32.90 and 17.75 is: 24.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 32.90 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/32.90 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 32.90 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.97/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.44

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