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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 32.63 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 32.63 and 23.45 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 32.63 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/32.63 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 32.63 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.17/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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