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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 32.22 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 32.22 and 21.80 is: 30.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 32.22 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/32.22 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 32.22 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.40/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.12

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