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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 32.88 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 32.88 and 23.58 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 32.88 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/32.88 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 32.88 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.31/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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