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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 32.98 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 32.98 and 17.79 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 32.98 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/32.98 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 32.98 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.55/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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