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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 31.60 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 31.60 and 23.20 is: 31.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 31.60 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/31.60 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 31.60 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.12/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.52

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