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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 32.04 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 32.04 and 22.13 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 32.04 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/32.04 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 32.04 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.05/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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