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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 32.44 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 32.44 and 22.06 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 32.44 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/32.44 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 32.44 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.35/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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