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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 32.07 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 32.07 and 22.70 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 32.07 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/32.07 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 32.07 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.99/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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