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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 44.39 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 44.39 and 17.61 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 44.39 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/44.39 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 44.39 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.96/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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