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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 32.30 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 32.30 and 23.27 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 32.30 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/32.30 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 32.30 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.43/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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