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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.35, 32 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.35, 32 and 22.74 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.35 : 32 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.35/32 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.35x = 32 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.35x = 727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.68/23.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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