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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 32.99 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 32.99 and 17.01 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 32.99 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/32.99 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 32.99 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.16/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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