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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 32.08 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 32.08 and 22.94 is: 31.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 32.08 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/32.08 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 32.08 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.92/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.86

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