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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 32.10 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 32.10 and 23.08 is: 31.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 32.10 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/32.10 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 32.10 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.87/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.69

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