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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 32.85 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 32.85 and 23.37 is: 32.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 32.85 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/32.85 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 32.85 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.70/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.29

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