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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 32.04 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 32.04 and 22.26 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 32.04 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/32.04 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 32.04 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.21/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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