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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.22 and 22.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.22 and 22.84 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.22 = 22.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.22 = 22.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.22 × 22.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.90/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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