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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 32.84 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 32.84 and 23.24 is: 32.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 32.84 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/32.84 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 32.84 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.20/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.26

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