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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 32.52 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 32.52 and 23.41 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 32.52 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/32.52 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 32.52 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.29/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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