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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 47.99 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 47.99 and 23.43 is: 35.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 47.99 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/47.99 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 47.99 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.29/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.07

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