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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 32.09 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 32.09 and 22.50 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 32.09 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/32.09 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 32.09 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.91/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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