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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 32.03 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 32.03 and 22.40 is: 31.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 32.03 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/32.03 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 32.03 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.47/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.07

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