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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 32.94 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 32.94 and 23.44 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 32.94 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/32.94 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 32.94 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.11/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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