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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 32.59 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 32.59 and 23.73 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 32.59 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/32.59 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 32.59 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.33/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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