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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 32.50 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 32.50 and 23.50 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 32.50 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/32.50 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 32.50 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.75/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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