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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 32.20 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 32.20 and 22.21 is: 30.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 32.20 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/32.20 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 32.20 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.03/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.79

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