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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 33.03 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 33.03 and 23.46 is: 32.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 33.03 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/33.03 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 33.03 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.88/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.41

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