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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 32.36 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 32.36 and 23.54 is: 32.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 32.36 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/32.36 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 32.36 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.47/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.17

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