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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 32.23 and 23.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 32.23 and 23.09 is: 31.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 32.23 = 23.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/32.23 = 23.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 32.23 × 23.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.06/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.58

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