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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.15 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.15 and 22.61 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.15 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.15 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.15 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.05/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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