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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 32.80 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 32.80 and 23.26 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 32.80 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/32.80 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 32.80 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.93/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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