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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 32.11 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 32.11 and 22.88 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 32.11 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/32.11 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 32.11 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.52/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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