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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 32.18 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 32.18 and 23.11 is: 31.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 32.18 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/32.18 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 32.18 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.68/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.93

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