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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 32.48 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 32.48 and 23.55 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 32.48 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/32.48 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 32.48 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.79/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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