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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.50 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.50 and 22.64 is: 31.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.50 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.50 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.50 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.67/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.44

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