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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 32.12 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 32.12 and 20.22 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 32.12 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/32.12 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 32.12 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.47/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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