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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 32.16 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 32.16 and 23.31 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 32.16 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/32.16 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 32.16 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.74/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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