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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.30 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.30 and 22.95 is: 31.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.30 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.30 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.30 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.17/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.67

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