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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 32.20 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 32.20 and 22.56 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 32.20 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/32.20 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 32.20 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.43/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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