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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.76, 32.76 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.76, 32.76 and 23.05 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.76 : 32.76 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.76/32.76 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.76x = 32.76 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.76x = 755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.12/23.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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