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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 32.08 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 32.08 and 22.27 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 32.08 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/32.08 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 32.08 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.31/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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