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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 33.04 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 33.04 and 17.82 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 33.04 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/33.04 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 33.04 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.77/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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