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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.54 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.54 and 23.45 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.54 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.54 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.54 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.78/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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