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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 32.04 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 32.04 and 22.69 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 32.04 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/32.04 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 32.04 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.97/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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