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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 32.64 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 32.64 and 23.89 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 32.64 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/32.64 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 32.64 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.77/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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