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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.69, 32.48 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.69, 32.48 and 23.51 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.69 : 32.48 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.69/32.48 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.69x = 32.48 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.69x = 763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.32/23.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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