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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 32.74 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 32.74 and 23.72 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 32.74 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/32.74 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 32.74 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.37/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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