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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 32.26 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 32.26 and 22.05 is: 30.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 32.26 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/32.26 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 32.26 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.33/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.57

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