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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 32.12 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 32.12 and 22.83 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 32.12 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/32.12 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 32.12 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.30/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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