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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 32.77 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 32.77 and 23.62 is: 32.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 32.77 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/32.77 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 32.77 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.09/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.36

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