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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 32.79 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 32.79 and 23.68 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 32.79 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/32.79 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 32.79 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.18/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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