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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 32.17 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 32.17 and 22.92 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 32.17 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/32.17 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 32.17 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.15/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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