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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 32.12 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 32.12 and 20.20 is: 27.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 32.12 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/32.12 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 32.12 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.82/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.94

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