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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 32.12 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 32.12 and 23.02 is: 31.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 32.12 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/32.12 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 32.12 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.40/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.73

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