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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 32.95 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 32.95 and 23.77 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 32.95 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/32.95 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 32.95 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.22/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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