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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.30 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.30 and 22.31 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.30 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.30 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.30 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.61/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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